February might be short, but there certainly hasn't been a shortage of great songs, as proved by this month's collection. The variety is arguably wider than ever, when it comes to geography, gender and genres - you'll even find a piece of Russian synth pop amongst the subs!
1. Mando Diao - Gloria
- A highlight from the Swedes' fifth album Give me Fire, this soulful stomper rather curiously manages to cross the Them and Laura Branigan songs by the same name.
2. Defend Moscow - Manifesto
- If the thundering bass riff doesn't get you, the tappin' guitar solo certainly will. Oh, and inbetween there's a pretty cool synth anthem by this troupe that even features a Norwegian songstress.
3. The Wombats - My Circuitboard City
- Also with a Norwegian in their ranks, the far more familiar Merseyside marsupials return with a single that shows some musical growth (thank God).
4. The Race - Rude Boy
5. Jersey Budd - Visions Of You
- While the second single from the Leicester troubadour is a surefire energy boost, it is also so Springsteen, it's a wonder he hasn't named himself "New Jersey Budd".
6. Howling Bells - Cities Burning Down
7. The Virgins - Teen Lovers
8. Tilly & The Wall - Pot Kettle Black
- The Nebraskan five-piece re-release this outburst of a single and give us a hint of how The White Stripes might have sounded had they put Jack behind the drumkit, replaced Meg with her three angry sisters and hired a tap dancer for percussion duties.
9. The Presets - If I Know You
- No, it's not New Order remixing Editors, it's just the fifth and final single from the Aussies' platinum-selling album Apocalypso.
10. The Datsuns - So Long
- When compared to The Presets, this piece of glammed-up Kiwi cock rock proves that the even the musical distances are greater than you'd think down under.
11. Doves - Kingdom Of Rust
- The moody Mancs return after four long years with this epic single that precedes the album by the same name, due out April 6th.
SUBS:
Saint Etienne - Method Of Modern Love
Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream
The Coast - Tightrope
Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work
Tesla Boy - Electric Lady
Feb 28, 2009
Clever Eleven February 2009
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4 comments:
Just wanted to say this is one HELL of a mix! Love it, looking forward to the next ones!
Found you by accident while looking for Kingdom of Rust which I had just heard on the radio.
Well, that's art by accident for ya! Thanks for the cheers, stay tuned for more diabolical mixes!
That's hell of a great mix!
Thanks really!
Well, as the other ones do I feel it's time for me too to give You kudos. Since half a year Your source is a pretty good inspiration for my monthly mixes. Check it out at www.spreewelle.de
Too bad my last fm - widget isn't compatible with my wordpress theme. But however, You can check the monthly listings.
Keep it up!
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